Chapter 25

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Chapter 25

(Remus POV)

"Moony, have you talked to her yet?" Asked James eagerly sitting down at the table for lunch.

"No James, sadly I haven't." I said.

"Why ever not buddy old pal?" James said.

"I haven't seen her yet."

"Oh..." said James taken a back.

"Don't worry though, I'm supposed to meet her in the library to work on our charms project, considering Wormtail didn't get into advanced charms."

"Oh okay then, I got Quidditch practice, in fact I'm already late. Just checking to see if you put the plan into action. See you later Moony." James finished, grabbing a piece of my sandwich before bolting out the door to the Quidditch pitch.

"Typical…" I muttered to myself as I continued eating my lunch.

Considering I was alone, James and Sirius being at practice, and Peter… well I don't where he's always off too.

I saw Beth and her friends down the table eating lunch. I grabbed my plate and headed towards them, they looked up from their conversation smiling at me.

"Is it okay if I sit here?" I asked. They nodded in agreement, casting glances at Beth.

"Where are the guys?" asked Lily as I sat down, still casting looks at Beth who was now red in the face, was looking down at her plate.

"James and Sirius are at practice, and umm… Peter is .. Well I don't know where Peter is. He seems to be always disappearing now and then…"

"Beth are you okay?" I asked kindly noticing the redness in her face.

"Umm… what oh yes Remus I'm quite alright, thanks for asking. Just need some fresh air you know…"

"Oh okay, so anyway Lily are we going to work on that project today?" I asked, putting my plan into action, as James would say.

"Uhh… sure. Meet you in the library around two-ish?" I asked again.

"Yeah that's fine." She replied, "just like Mcgonagall to give us a project in the first week

"So Remus what have you been up to?" asked Lexi.

"Umm… just the usual you know?" I replied as I took a bite of my sandwich.

"No I don't know." Said Ali sarcastically, "What's the usual?"

"Marauder Stuff." I said simply.

"Oh really huh?"

"Uh yeah…" I said, not wanting to reveal more about the subject at hand.

"Ali leave the poor man alone! What is this? An interrogation?" said Lily scolding her friend; knowing full well that the full moon had just passed.

" So what have you all been up to?" I asked looking at all them.

"Just school work, and head duties." Said Lily first.

"Same same" said Ali and Lexi said at the same time.

"And you Beth?" I asked, since she hadn't spoken yet.

"Just stupid homework that's all..." She said as she looked back down at her plate.

"Do you need any help?" I asked sensing her frustration.

"Uhh… no I'm fine for now, but thanks for the offer, I might have to take you up on that offer sometime though, it is NEWT's year after all." She replied.

"Well I am always available, so whenever you need anything, just give me a holler." I said as I grabbed her hand, WAIT! WHAT am I doing? I can't get involved with her, I like her too much, and I wouldn't want to hurt her.

I looked down at my hand clasping hers tightly, I looked up at her and blushed and she did the same. This is really awkward better say something to leave…

"Umm… I got to go do some… uh…potions homework, uh-see you later girls. Oh and Lily, don't forget our project." I said as I turned to leave through the great oak matured doors. I headed up to the common room and sat on the comfy armchair.

As I stared into the fire I thought of how much I really liked Beth, I've liked her since first year. But she seemed distant when I talked to her today; she kept looking down at her plate. I wonder why? Does she hate me, like Lily hates James?

(A/n: DUH REMUS!!! She's head over heels in love with you! And I thought you were the smartest of the group! Lol)

I looked on the mantle and noticed that the clock said 1:46; well I guess I better head down to the library then. I grabbed my Transfiguration stuff from the dormitory and stuffed it into my bag, and set off for the library hoping that this wouldn't lead to disastrous events.

Lily POV

I entered the library at about 1:52. I found a table nearest to the Transfiguration section in the library. Sitting down, I unpacked my notes from class, awaiting Remus to show.

As I re-read my notes from class, I definitely decided that Mcgonagall was evil, giving us a project on the first week of school. It was on Animagus's of all things that I don't know she chose that. I don't even know that an Animagus is, I only know that it's when you change into an animal or something. I was so going to get a T on this project considering I haven't been able to concentrate with James…I mean Potter on my mind. Wait! Why am I even thinking about him?

I hate him right?

No you don't…

Ahh it's you again is it?

Yes

I can't take this anymore! I need do my project! So go away!

No

Yes!

No

Yes.

Yes

No! …wait hold on a second.. Yes!

Haha got you!

Just leave!

Sorry can't do that.

"Ahh!" I meant to say in my head, I didn't notice till Remus came from behind touched my shoulder.

"Lily, are you alright?" He asked kindly.

"Umm yeah… just stupid voices…"

"Oh ok…" he sad probably thinking I am some psycho freak.

"So… Animaguses (spelling?) pretty hard stuff don't you think?" I asked Remus.

"Not really… well let's just say that we've studied them before. You know about our secret right?"

"Yes, Ja-Potter told me." I said nonchalantly.

"Well, it took them a whole five years to learn how to do it. They started accompanying me to the shack at the beginning of last year. I owe them all so much... So anyway… if we ever needed help I could ask one of them to help us. They're experts! " He finished.

"Well shall we get started then?" He asked smiling.

"Okay then." I said simply.

We went and got some books from off the shelf with a little help from Madame Pince, the new librarian.

We worked in silence when Remus suddenly looked up.

"Does Beth hate me? Cause at lunch she looked angry and kept looking at her plate." He asked looking at me sincerely.

I had to laugh, and I thought Remus was the smartest out of the lot!

"Why are you laughing?" asked Remus.

"Beth has the biggest crush on you! And you think she hates you!" I laughed my insides out.

"Really?" he said his face lighting up.

"Really, Remus." I said patting him on the back.

We started working again when Remus looked up again.

"Do you hate James Lils?" He asked looking at me.

"I don't want to talk about him. He cheated on me Remus, what was I supposed to do!"

"He didn't cheat on you. That was his cousin Tonks; they were playing with each other, considering Tonks is his favorite cousin excluding Sirius.

"What?!? She was like sixteen! And on his lap! That's just...just gross!"

Tonks is a metamorphagus."

"A what?"

"A metamorphagus, she can change her appearance at will, depends on her personality. As you showed up she happened to change her appearance.

"How old is she really?"

"Two." Said Remus laughing hard.

"Really? I thought…" I trailed off, "So those letters…."

"We're trying to explain about what happened." Said Remus.

"But I thought he was going to be mean and prank me or something." I said truthfully.

"No Lily, James would never prank you, he has always loved you and still does, he would never cheat on the girl of his dreams.

"I LOVE JAMES POTTER!" I shouted receiving a death stare from Madame Pince.

"Got to go Remus, we'll work on this later okay?" I said smiling like an idiot.

"Just go to James Lily, he needs you." Smiled Remus pushing me out the library doors.

I started humming a lovely tunes down the hall; I searched for my friends to tell them about this new piece of information...

I decided to go to the lake, considering it was a nice day outside. That's were they probably were and to my satisfaction they were. I spotted them soaking their feet in the cool refreshing water, their shoes thrown aside.

"Hey guys, I got something to tell you..."

"What is it…"they all asked eagerly.

"I love James Potter…"

Remus POV

I was thrilled everything was going perfect! Plus Beth liked me! It was going to be a wonderful day. I collected my homework, and headed down to the Pitch. Practice was supposed to be extremely long today, considering the match with Slytherin was coming up. I threw my eyes skyward and saw my best pals. James saw me sit down in the stands; he blew his whistle and shouted that they should take a break. He flew down by me excitedly.

"So Remus what did she say?" asked James.

"She..loves you mate!" I said excitedly.

"Yes!" he said as he punched the air, " I think I'm going to call off practice to celebrate this happy occasion, plus I'm starved." He said laughing. He turned back to his team, and blew his whistle. They all looked up expecting to get back on their brooms.

"Okay, everyone we've been doing a good job out here. Let's hit the showers!" he shouted.

"Thank god for that." Said Sirius wiping the sweat off his face.

I waited for Sirius and James too finish showering. Which took them a long time mind you. We walked off the quidditch pitch and headed for the castle. We were up by the greenhouses when, James was distracted. Meaning he saw "the girls" down by the lake.

"Shall we invite them to go to the kitchens with us?" James asked. Sirius and I thinking about both the girls we liked, we agreed.

"The more the merrier." Said Sirius grinning like a mad puppy dog.

They noticed us, as we headed towards them giggling the whole time.

"Hello girls, well were wondering if you would like to accompany us to the kitchens? For a little snack" said Sirius flipping his hair out of his face, making Lexi squirm, and blush all the same.

They all looked at each other, Then Ali looked up smiled.

"Let us discuss this." She said as I they huddled around each other. Girls... never would understand them, and that's a lot to say considering I'm Remus, "The Expert" according to James and Sirius.

In the Huddle… Lily POV

What should we do?" I whispered looking at each one of the girls.

"Well considering everyone in this group has a crush on them except me, I think we should go…" Said Ali smiling, noticing the blush creeping on all our faces, "plus I 'm hungry, and I've never been to the kitchens before, and I want to know for future reference.

I glanced up from the huddle looking at James. He looked so cute waiting there, he then saw me and gave me "the Smile" my heart melted I quickly put my attention back to discussion.

"Well I think we should go… they won't leave us alone until we do. Right?" I said, Noticing Lexi casting a glance at Sirius and smiling. This behavior which was foreign to Sirius, goofily smiled back at Lexi. Who quickly turned back to the huddle.

"Me too!" squealed Lexi, which was a rare occasion.

"I don't know, I don't want to act like an idiot in front of Remus again… like earlier," said Beth.

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you Beth..." I said smiling.

"What?" she asked curiously.

"Remus likes you." I whispered softly.

"Really?" she said excited.

"Really," I said smiling yet again.

"Well it's settled then." Asked Ali.

"Yup." We all said as we nodded our heads, I stood up noticing the marauders just turned their backs and started walking away from the edge of the lake.

James POV

Wow, this was taking forever what were they talking about? Puzzled I looked over too Remus.

"What's taking them so long Moony?" I asked Remus looking at my watch.

"Well..well I don't exactly know, sorry James…"said Moony watching Beth the whole time.

I looked back at the group and noticed that Lily was looking at me. I smiled back making her blush and go back into the huddle. A few Minutes later I saw Sirius acting like a girl hadn't acknowledged him before, goofily smiling back at Lexi who blushed all the same.

"What's got into them?" said Padfoot nudging me with his shoulder.

"I don't know mate, but all I can say is that I like it." I said slyly.

"This taking is taking forever!" I said tapping my foot, "Let's start to walk away and see what happens okay?" I suggested to both of my friends.

"Okay" they said at the same time.

We turned around and slowly walked away, but we didn't need to walk long when we heard a shout.

"All right, we'll come with you." Shouted Lily

"Works like a charm," I smiled at my friends before turning around to face the girls,

"Took you guys long enough." I said heartily to Lily.

"Well what are you waiting for, let's go." Said Sirius running towards the Great Oak doors. We all laughed at his antics, as we tried to catch up to him.

"So how do we get to the kitchens? I've never been there before." Said Lexi looking at Sirius, Remus and I.

"Well just follow us ladies, and we'll show you." Said Sirius heading for the door next the Doors to the Great Hall.

We all went through the door entering the gallery of what seemed to be food. The girls all looked amazed and smiled at one another.

"So how do we get in?" asked Beth.

"Just tickle the pear." Said Remus walking her over to the portrait. Beth did as she was instructed and tickled the Pear.

She was shocked to see it turn into a door. All the girls came forward looking at the newly appeared door.

"Well ladies first," I said holding open the door for Lily and smiling at her.

"Thank you James," she said giving me a warm smile. I felt my heart beating faster as I followed after her. The other girls followed, again amazed. Except for Alexis and Sirius, Haha about time…

Alexis POV outside of the kitchens

"This is so cool, thanks for showing us!" I said Alexis hugging Sirius who looked positively shocked.

"Uhh… your welcome?" he said Sirius smiling at me, straining from her tight hug.

"Oh...sorry Sirius." I said blushing.

"No Lexi, I like you… hugging me. It's different I like it." He said grabbing my hand.

"Really?"

"Always have," he said pulling me closer, I could see his smoky gray eyes, how sexy they are" I really like you Lexi..."

"You do?" my heart skipped a beat.

"Yes," he whispered into my ear. Sending a shivers down my spine. I could count every eyelash now he was so close.

"Can I kiss you," he whispered I nodded as his lips crashed down onto mine. Shocked I started to kiss him back, He pulled me closer even though it seemed impossible; he made it so. Not satisfied he pushed me against the wall. The room was starting to get hotter, his hands in my hair messing it up. He sent kisses down my neck I moaned in delight, as I continued to do the same to him. He lifted me up, while I wrapped my legs around his waist. He set me down on the ground wanting more, I was more then willing to give it to him. I had wanted to do this since the beginning of the year, when I told him to get out my compartment. His tongue was teasing my bottom lip I willingly complied. His tongue gently massaging mine, I was in ecstasy. I broke the kiss in desperate need of oxygen. He was still sending kisses down my neck, I moaned in delight. His hand was on the small of my back, gently massaging it. After what seemed like an eternity he looked down still on top me and smiled that sexy Marauder smirk.

" Will you be my girlfriend?" he said huskily, looking into my eyes once again.

I nodded as he picked me up bridal style and put me down on my two feet.. We held hands as we headed towards the common room.

A/n: Haha!! I loved writing this chappie!! It was a lot of fun! So anyways review it is greatly appreciated. My longest I must say!!!!!!!

I am thinking Lily and James will get together AGAIN in the next chappie. I just had to end it with Alexis and Sirius! Ooh I love it! Please review.

Much aloha!

hermy